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The first of three bid packages for the new Tech High School came in about 3.3 percent under estimates, according to Amy Skaalerud, interim executive director of business services.

Skaalerud and a representative from Cuningham Group Architecture presented Thursday the bids St. Cloud school district received for the first package, which includes earthwork, utilities, concrete and asphalt work, and athletic stands.

St. Cloud school board approved the recommended bids for a total of approximately $12.75 million.

Preliminary designs for the interior of Tech High School feature warm wooden tones and natural light.(Photo: Courtesy of St. Cloud school district)

"This is a huge project with lots of moving parts and we're just really lucky to have all the people working on this," said Jerry Von Korff, school board vice chair.

The proposed entrance to the new Tech High School blends granite with wood-like features.(Photo: Courtesy of St. Cloud school district)

The district will issue bids in three packages. The first package was issued Aug. 3 and received Aug. 22.

The second package — which includes structural steel, load-bearing masonry and precast — will be issued Sept. 25 and received Oct. 17.

The third package — which includes interior pieces, outbuildings, landscaping, and site and field lighting — will be issued Nov. 17 and received Dec. 19.

The groundbreaking for the new Tech High School will be at 4:30 p.m. Monday. Parking will be available at STRIDE Academy, 3241 Oakham Lane, and buses will shuttle people to the groundbreaking ceremony beginning at 4 p.m.

Voters approved the $104.5 million project in November. The high school site is off 33rd Street on the south side of town; to the east is the city's Neenah Creek Park. It is expected to open in fall 2019.